Irish
April
April 2024
Sooraj Muraleedharan
Dublin-based nurse accused of scamming 300 Indians out of thousands of euro in fake HSE jobs fraud
Sooraj Miraleedharan had been living a double life as a staff nurse in a Dublin hospital, while operating a highly profitable scam that has victimised hundreds of nurses.
Tripinathura Police have given a statement to local media in Kerala confirming that they arrested 35-year-old Sooraj on fraud charges.
Twelve nurses have told The Journal how they unknowingly submitted fraudulent documents to the Irish embassy in India.
Dublin AirportAn Bord Pleanála gives green light to €200m tunnel for Dublin airport despite locals' opposition
Savita HalappanavarIrish Times journalist Kitty Holland sues former colleague John Waters for defamation
Nasser HospitalMass graves at Gaza hospitals must be investigated, says EU as Israel calls reports 'baseless'
CarrigalineCork man who killed his brother and stabbed his father found not guilty by reason of insanity
University Hospital LimerickAoife Johnston inquest hears of 'fifteen hour' wait for antibiotics before death at UHL
deepfakesElectoral commission warns candidates and platforms against pushing misinformation using AI
murder victimMan sentenced to community service for singing song mocking death of Michaela McAreavey
Adrian DonohoeGarda killer Aaron Brady had access to laptop in prison while allegedly intimidating witness
media committeeUnions tell TDs that RTÉ newsroom 'falling apart' and staff still struggling to do their jobs
Road SafetyRoad Safety Authority criticises reduced road policing strength - and defends ditching 'shock' ads
Investigation
Garda who fatally shot George Nkencho not to face prosecution
The 27-year-old was fatally shot outside his home in Clonee in December 2020.
jonathan creswellMurder trial halted after man accused of killing showjumper Katie Simpson found dead at home
RetrofittingExplainer: What does the new loan scheme for home energy upgrades cover and how can I get it?
CollisionFour fatalities on Irish roads in 24 hours as cyclist dies after being hit by truck in Dublin
Jordan
Cuts to UNRWA funding 'completely unacceptable', Martin says as he visits refugee camp
Martin and the Irish delegation toured an UNWRA-funded school and medical clinic at the site this morning.
Justice MinisterMcEntee says over 80% of people seeking asylum entered the country through the northern border
Central BankCustomer service 'not yet where it needs to be' for borrowers facing early arrears on mortgages
Court Appearance
Jeffrey Donaldson appears in court charged with historical sex offences including count of rape
Donaldson stepped down as DUP leader after being charged last month.
Eating Disorder
Ireland has just three adult eating disorder beds. The plan was for 20 more. €0 was provided.
A HSE plan to open 20 new beds by 2023 went completely unfunded.
No funding provided over the last six years to open adult eating disorder treatment beds
HSE says it is focusing on treatment hubs, rather than individual beds
Eating disorder experts say the number of extra beds needed has now likely increased since last plan was made - and not funded
antoinette keeganStardust campaigner refuses to accept apologies of local TDs Seán Haughey and Richard Bruton
